HELP!! I've got water pump woes...

[Clark_W]

My 98 KDX220 has been slowly weeping a very small amount of coolant out the weep hole. I thought I would be smart and fix this before a big ride this sunday. There does not appear to be any coolant leaking into the engine, so I thought I'd just replace the cover gasket, and the o-ring. After I very carefully removed the cover and impeller, cleaned the o-ring and cover gasket surfaces, and re-installed the parts, the coolant is now running profusely out the weep hole. Does this make any sense? Is it the mechanical seal in that is damaged... I doubt I can get anymore parts before Sunday, so it looks like I may be relagated to riding my DRZ...

Can anyone shed any light on this for me,

Thanks much!

Clark

 

[Houndog]

Sounds like the impeller seal is shot... better to find out in the garage than on the trail. At least you have an alternate ride :)